Reply by Betsy

You could use a router to to clean up the boards – Gary K has a post (which I can’t find – but I’m sure someone can – obviously I’m not putting in the right search words) that shows a sled he made that uses a router to flattern boards. To straigthen the edge – you can you another long piece of wood you know is straight screwed to the work piece to run through the table saw. I hope that gives you a couple of ideas.

I’ve also done the trade and swap with local woodworkers when I don’t have the right tool. My chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter fudge come in handy for these times. :-)